"Brock Purdy Shines Despite Giants' Blitz in 49ers' Victory"

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy threw for a career-high 310 yards in their win against the New York Giants, but it wasn't his best game as he missed several throws and never looked comfortable. Despite facing intense blitzes, Purdy managed to complete 25-of-37 passes with two touchdowns. Coach Kyle Shanahan acknowledged Purdy's imperfections but praised his performance given the challenging circumstances. The Giants blitzed Purdy on 84.6% of his dropbacks, the highest in the Next Gen Stats era, but he still managed to make plays. The 49ers' playmakers, including Deebo Samuel and George Kittle, contributed to their success with yards after the catch. Despite some missed opportunities, the 49ers remain undefeated and are showing potential as a strong NFC team.
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